Smith, Faulkner keep Australia alive

Australia v Pakistan, World T20 2016, Group 2, Mohali
Usman Khawaja started swiftly after Australia opted to bat, but he was bowled by Wahab Riaz for a 16-ball 21© Associated Press
© Associated PressUsman Khawaja started swiftly after Australia opted to bat, but he was bowled by Wahab Riaz for a 16-ball 21
In his next over, Wahab dismissed David Warner - who came in at No.3 - for 9© AFP
© AFPIn his next over, Wahab dismissed David Warner - who came in at No.3 - for 9
Aaron Finch, who made 15, was bowled by Imad Wasim, as Pakistan pulled Australia back after a swift start© Associated Press
© Associated PressAaron Finch, who made 15, was bowled by Imad Wasim, as Pakistan pulled Australia back after a swift start
Glenn Maxwell came in and smacked an 18-ball 30 to help his side cross 100© Associated Press
© Associated PressGlenn Maxwell came in and smacked an 18-ball 30 to help his side cross 100
He found good company in Steven Smith, as the pair added 62 for the fourth wicket© Associated Press
© Associated PressHe found good company in Steven Smith, as the pair added 62 for the fourth wicket
Smith carried on after Maxwell's dismissal, scoring a vital 61 not out off 43 balls© Associated Press
© Associated PressSmith carried on after Maxwell's dismissal, scoring a vital 61 not out off 43 balls
Shane Watson belted an unbeaten 21-ball 44 as he added a 74-run partnership with Smith for the fifth wicket© Associated Press
© Associated PressShane Watson belted an unbeaten 21-ball 44 as he added a 74-run partnership with Smith for the fifth wicket
Watson and Smith took 58 runs off the last four overs to help Australia set Pakistan a target of 194 in a must-win match© Associated Press
© Associated PressWatson and Smith took 58 runs off the last four overs to help Australia set Pakistan a target of 194 in a must-win match
Josh Hazlewood struck early for Australia by dismissing Ahmed Shehzad in the third over of the chase© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesJosh Hazlewood struck early for Australia by dismissing Ahmed Shehzad in the third over of the chase
Sharjeel Khan smacked six fours in his 30...© Associated Press
© Associated PressSharjeel Khan smacked six fours in his 30...
... before dragging a short ball from James Faulkner on to his stumps© Associated Press
© Associated Press... before dragging a short ball from James Faulkner on to his stumps
Umar Akmal lifted his side in the middle overs with a fast-paced 32...© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesUmar Akmal lifted his side in the middle overs with a fast-paced 32...
... before falling to Adam Zampa© Getty Images
© Getty Images... before falling to Adam Zampa
Zampa had Shahid Afridi stumped soon after Akmal's wicket, as Pakistan's chase began to disintegrate© Associated Press
© Associated PressZampa had Shahid Afridi stumped soon after Akmal's wicket, as Pakistan's chase began to disintegrate
Khalid Latif's 41-ball 46 was eventually in vain© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesKhalid Latif's 41-ball 46 was eventually in vain
Faulkner took two wickets in the last over to claim his maiden T20I five-for, as Australia cruised to a 21-run victory to set up a virtual quarter-final clash with India on Sunday© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesFaulkner took two wickets in the last over to claim his maiden T20I five-for, as Australia cruised to a 21-run victory to set up a virtual quarter-final clash with India on Sunday

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